L.A. Theatre Works' exclusive dramatization of Joyce Carol Oates' best selling novel shows a close-knit group of prestigious scholars in the affluent '80s blown apart by tragedy and scandal. A sophisticated, witty, and chilling tale. Adapted for audio by Nick Olcott and performed by a full cast featuring Keith Carradine, Frank Muller, Dan Lauria, and more. Download and start listening now!

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Listener Opinions

by Jamie is | 9/2/2013

" oates is one of my favorite contemporary american writers. i love her imagery, psychological portraits, and vernacular. just finished reading this one for the 2nd time at the end of nov. 2007, mostly on the bus between jaffa/shefa amr. "

by Kathy | 8/26/2013

" BTW, just an odd note, I dreamt about the word "inchoate" and shortly thereafter I read this book in which the author uses the word several times. "

" Definitely art. Exactly what a novel should be based on my college coursework: tender, nuanced, and emotional, with a decent story too. "

Robinne | 2/16/2012

" Like her writing style a lot. This was the first of her novels that I've read. "

pjreads â™« | 8/23/2011

" 2 stars for the play adaptation -- the novel may be better "

Anne | 8/16/2011

" This was the first book I've read by Joyce Carol Oates. It was very well written, although for the 2nd half of the book I couldn't help but think, "why didn't William just tell the truth??" I look forward to reading more Oates. "

Dawn | 8/14/2011

" Best writer ever. You think you have it all figured out, and the next thing you know, you don't. "

" This was the first book I've read by Joyce Carol Oates. It was very well written, although for the 2nd half of the book I couldn't help but think, "why didn't William just tell the truth??" I look forward to reading more Oates.
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Dawn | 6/23/2009

" Best writer ever. You think you have it all figured out, and the next thing you know, you don't.
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Jon | 2/25/2008

" Definitely art. Exactly what a novel should be based on my college coursework: tender, nuanced, and emotional, with a decent story too.
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